Sheridan Course Outlines

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Section I: Administrative Information

Total hours: 42.0
Credit Value: 3.0
Credit Value Notes: N/A
Effective: Fall 2021
Prerequisites: N/A
Corequisites: N/A
Equivalents: N/A
Pre/Co/Equiv Notes: N/A

Program(s): Healthcare
Program Coordinator(s): N/A
Course Leader or Contact: N/A
Version: 20210907_00
Status: Approved (APPR)

Section I Notes: Access to course materials and assignments will be available on Sheridan's Learning and Teaching Environment (SLATE). Students will need reliable access to a computer and the internet. The passing grade of this course is 70%.

Section II: Course Details

Detailed Description
Students explore systematic approaches to cardiac rhythm and dysrhythmia analysis (using a one and two lead system) within the context of unique and variable client and situational factors. Through accurate client assessment and utilization of evidence-informed practices and standards, students achieve critical reasoning and decision-making skills to effectively plan and prioritize nursing and interprofessional care. Students participate in rhythm analysis practice activities, feedback quizzes, virtual instructor-led discussions, case scenarios, and independent and group work. Acute Coronary Syndromes, cardiac pacemakers, and current trends in cardiovascular nursing are examined.

Program Context

Healthcare	Program Coordinator(s): N/A
This course is for Registered Nurse (RNs) or Registered Practical Nurses (RPNs)

Course Critical Performance and Learning Outcomes

	Critical Performance:
	By the end of this course students will have demonstrated the ability to analyze cardiac rhythms and dysrhythmias utilizing continuous monitoring systems to plan safe, holistic and evidence-based nursing and interprofessional care.

Learning Outcomes:

To achieve the critical performance, students will have demonstrated the ability to:

Apply an advanced knowledge of cardiac and autonomic nervous system anatomy, physiology, and electrophysiology to the nursing process when providing preventative and restorative care.
Examine relevant physical, psychosocial, cultural and other pertinent assessment data to create a plan of care that is holistic and achieves client and team goals.
Describe the nursing considerations and responsibilities associated with cardiovascular diagnostic and lab evaluations.
Integrate key details from published clinical standards and research to implement safe and effective inpatient continuous electrocardiographic monitoring.
Analyze cardiac rhythms using a systematic and organized approach that incorporates client data and situational factors to identify alterations in client well-being and stability.
Incorporate evidence-based standards and best practices to provide care for clients at risk for, or experiencing, symptoms of Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS).
Evaluate the functioning of permanent pacemakers and initiate the use of a temporary pacing device as required to maintain client hemodynamic stability.
Apply critical thinking and decision-making skills by synthesizing data from a range of sources to plan and prioritize nursing interventions and interprofessional care.

Evaluation Plan
Students demonstrate their learning in the following ways:

Evaluation Plan: IN-CLASS & ONLINE INSTRUCTION

	Module Quizzes (8 x 2%)	16.0%
	Discussion Posting (2 x 2%)	4.0%
	Test # 1	15.0%
	Test # 2	25.0%
	Final Exam	40.0%
	Total	100.0%

Evaluation Notes and Academic Missed Work Procedure:

TEST AND ASSIGNMENT PROTOCOL

The following protocol applies to every course offered by Continuing and Professional Studies.

1. Students are responsible for staying abreast of test dates and times, as well as due dates and any special instructions for submitting assignments and projects as supplied to the class by the instructor.

2. Students must write all tests at the specified date and time. Missed tests, in-class/online activities, assignments and presentations are awarded a mark of zero. The penalty for late submission of written assignments is a loss of 10% per day for up to five business days (excluding Sundays and statutory holidays), after which, a grade of zero is assigned. Business days include any day that the college is open for business, whether the student has scheduled classes that day or not.  An extension or make-up opportunity may be approved by the instructor at his or her discretion.

Evaluation Plan: ONLINE

	Module Quizzes (8 x 2%)	16.0%
	Discussion Posting (2 x 2%)	4.0%
	Test # 1	15.0%
	Test # 2	25.0%
	Final Exam	40.0%
	Total	100.0%

Evaluation Notes and Academic Missed Work Procedure:

TEST AND ASSIGNMENT PROTOCOL

The following protocol applies to every course offered by Continuing and Professional Studies.

1. Students are responsible for staying abreast of test dates and times, as well as due dates and any special instructions for submitting assignments and projects as supplied to the class by the instructor.

2. Students must write all tests at the specified date and time. Missed tests, in-class/online activities, assignments and presentations are awarded a mark of zero. The penalty for late submission of written assignments is a loss of 10% per day for up to five business days (excluding Sundays and statutory holidays), after which, a grade of zero is assigned. Business days include any day that the college is open for business, whether the student has scheduled classes that day or not.  An extension or make-up opportunity may be approved by the instructor at his or her discretion.

Evaluation Plan: IN-CLASS

	Module Quizzes (8 x 2%)	16.0%
	Discussion posting or group activity (2 x 2%)	4.0%
	Test # 1	15.0%
	Test # 2	25.0%
	Final Exam	40.0%
	Total	100.0%

Evaluation Notes and Academic Missed Work Procedure:

TEST AND ASSIGNMENT PROTOCOL

The following protocol applies to every course offered by Continuing and Professional Studies.

1. Students are responsible for staying abreast of test dates and times, as well as due dates and any special instructions for submitting assignments and projects as supplied to the class by the instructor.

2. Students must write all tests at the specified date and time. Missed tests, in-class/online activities, assignments and presentations are awarded a mark of zero. The penalty for late submission of written assignments is a loss of 10% per day for up to five business days (excluding Sundays and statutory holidays), after which, a grade of zero is assigned. Business days include any day that the college is open for business, whether the student has scheduled classes that day or not.  An extension or make-up opportunity may be approved by the instructor at his or her discretion.

Provincial Context
The course meets the following Ministry of Colleges and Universities requirements:

Essential Employability Skills
Essential Employability Skills emphasized in the course:

Communication Skills - Communicate clearly, concisely and correctly in the written, spoken, visual form that fulfills the purpose and meets the needs of the audience.
Critical Thinking & Problem Solving Skills - Use a variety of thinking skills to anticipate and solve problems.
Information Management Skills - Analyze, evaluate, and apply relevant information from a variety of sources.
Interpersonal Skills - Interact with others in groups or teams in ways that contribute to effective working relationships and the achievement of goals.
Numeracy - Execute mathematical operations accurately.
Personal Skills - Manage the use of time and other resources to complete projects.

Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition
PLAR Contact (if course is PLAR-eligible) - Office of the Registrar
Students may apply to receive credit by demonstrating achievement of the course learning outcomes through previous relevant work/life experience, service, self-study and training on the job. This course is eligible for challenge through the following method(s):

Challenge Exam
Notes:

Section III: Topical Outline

Some details of this outline may change as a result of circumstances such as weather cancellations, College and student activities, and class timetabling.

Print	Instruction Mode	Professor	Applicable Student Group(s)
	In-Class	Multiple Professors	RN, RPN, IEN, Regulated Healthcare Providers
	Online	Multiple Professors	RN, RPN, IEN, Regulated Healthcare Providers
	In-class & Online Instruction	Multiple Professors	RN, RPN, IEN, Regulated Healthcare Providers

Sheridan Policies

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Appropriate use of generative Artificial Intelligence tools: In alignment with Sheridan's Academic Integrity Policy, students should consult with their professors and/or refer to evaluation instructions regarding the appropriate use, or prohibition, of generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools for coursework. Turnitin AI detection software may be used by faculty members to screen assignment submissions or exams for unauthorized use of artificial intelligence.

Course Outline Changes: The information contained in this Course Outline including but not limited to faculty and program information and course description is subject to change without notice. Nothing in this Course Outline should be viewed as a representation, offer and/or warranty. Students are responsible for reading the Important Notice and Disclaimer which applies to Programs and Courses.

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